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Test Code LABAPNONGYN Cytology, Non-gynecologic

Important Note

Use for all nongynecologic sources EXCEPT specimens obtained by fine needle aspiration.

Infectious

UCMC Collection Instructions

  • For brushings, immediately clip off brush tip and place in Cytolyt fixative
  • For fluids less than 20mL, immediately collect in CytoLyt fixative or send fresh to the lab
  • For fluids greater than 20mL, immediately send the fluid fresh to the lab.
  • Place a Beaker label on the container. The label must have two unique patient identifiers along with the specimen source.
  • Securely cap the specimen container and place it in a sealable biohazard bag.
  • Deliver specimen directly to Anatomic Pathology (CCD 2-470; pneumatic tube station #212 or #230) on weekdays, from 7am to 6pm,  After hours, weekends and holidays, specimens should be delivered/tubed to the Laboratory Service Center (Mitchell TW-005, pneumatic tube station #201).

Additional Information

For send-out FISH testing on brushings: place a brush tip in Cytolyt fixative and write "FISH" on the container to be sent-out, place the other brush tip in another Cytolyt. Send both containers to cytology

 

Container/Tube

  • Thinprep CytoLyt Solution
  • 120mL collection cup

Day(s) Performed

Daily, Mon-Fri

Specimen Delivery Time: 7:00 am –6:00pm

Specimen Processing Time: 8:00 am– 5:00pm

*After hours, weekends and holidays, specimens should be delivered/tubed to the Laboratory Service Center
(Mitchell TW-005, tube station #201).

Reject Due To

Specimens received in formalin. Frozen specimens. Specimens submitted in expired collection vials

Rejection Criteria

Frozen specimens. Specimens submitted in expired collection vials. Unlabeled specimens